Social media is buzzing with speculation after fans claim that singer and dancer JoJo Siwa has gone missing following her mockery of the viral “Thank You, Beyoncé” TikTok trend. The rumors began after Siwa jokingly thanked Beyoncé during a recent appearance, sparking concerns and conspiracies from her fans and internet sleuths alike.
The speculation about Siwa’s whereabouts began circulating after a TikTok user, johnnyb17_, posted a video insinuating that JoJo had disappeared, stating, “Jojo really did get her breath taken away now that she’s missing and Beyoncé probably killed her.” The claims were based on the singer’s lighthearted mockery of the trend during the Industry Dance Awards on October 8, 2024. Other TikTok users joined the conversation, with 5921149041786 also suggesting that the 21-year-old had gone missing.
The “Thank You, Beyoncé” trend originated after conspiracy theorists speculated that several high-profile celebrities, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, were involved in the deaths of icons like Aaliyah, Left Eye, and Michael Jackson. This theory resurfaced when Diddy was arrested on September 16, 2024, on charges of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and drug-related crimes. As the conspiracy gained traction, TikTok users began posting videos thanking Beyoncé, seemingly in hopes of avoiding any similar fates.
JoJo Siwa, who rose to fame as a child star on Dance Moms, sparked a wave of discussion after jokingly participating in the trend during her speech at the Industry Dance Awards. “I also have to say thank you to Beyoncé just so that we can keep the dance community safe,” she said. “Beyoncé, you’ve got great music. We all love to dance to it. We all love you… Someone had to, and I will be the someone.”
Despite her joke, the internet quickly latched onto her comments, leading to wild rumors that she had disappeared. Many fans flooded X (formerly Twitter), speculating about her whereabouts and making outlandish claims that she was targeted for her comments. One user wrote, “Jojo SIWA IS MISSING,” while another said, “So rumor is that Jojo Siwa is missing bc she thanked Beyoncé as a joke.”
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However, there is no credible evidence supporting these claims, and much of the viral content is clearly comedic. Some users even laughed off the speculation, with one commenting, “TikTok saying Beyoncé kidnapped Jojo Siwa I’m crying so bad psychosis tok is nuts,” while another joked, “I kinda think Jojo Siwa is just hibernating for winter and not missing.”
Adding to the buzz, the timing of Siwa’s comments coincided with resurfaced conspiracy theories about Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Diddy, further fueling online speculation. These theories gained momentum after singer Jaguar Wright alleged during an interview with Piers Morgan that Beyoncé and Jay-Z were involved in nefarious activities. While Wright’s accusations grabbed attention, Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, quickly dismissed the claims as “nonsense.”
In an interview with Us Weekly on October 9, 2024, following the viral reaction to her speech, Siwa addressed the situation with humor. “The internet’s going to run with whatever it is they run with,” she said. “They do their thing, and I can’t predict what they’re going to do. I don’t know. Go touch grass, go help in Florida. I don’t know.”
Despite the swirling rumors, JoJo Siwa does not appear to be missing. The viral speculation seems to be a product of online exaggeration, fueled by conspiracy theories and the unpredictability of internet culture. While some fans continue to spread unfounded rumors, others are treating the situation as a comedic episode, with no real cause for alarm.